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On this part two episode with Colin Carr, founder and CEO of CARR, we hear more about commercial real estate dos and don'ts when managing the space of your practice. Tune in now for the discussion with  Ophthalmology Times®  executive editor, David Hutton.

Colin Carr, founder and CEO of CARR, chats with Ophthalmology Times' David Hutton in this part one episode of the EyePod. Colin hits on some hot real estate topics in the healthcare industry, including top mistakes healthcare providers make with their office space, how to decide whether you're going to purchase or lease, and how healthcare providers can save $100k or more on their next lease renew...

In this episode of EyePod, Ora Clinical’s Keith Lane discusses uveitis and flare ups, as well as challenges in clinical trials.

Keith Lane of Orange Clinical joins us to discuss the current state of gene therapy and its standardized endpoints, and the challenges gene therapy has faced, particularly in relation to ophthalmology.

Retinopathy of prematurity expert C. Armitage Harper, III, MD, of the Austin Retina Associates in Austin, Texas, discusses his experience in treating ROP cases across the globe, and his mission prevent pre-term blindness in infants. 

George O. Waring IV, MD, FACS, discusses the latest results from the GEMINI 1 clinical trial (by Allergan, an Abbvie company) of AGN-190584 (pilocarpine 1.25%) ophthalmic solution for the treatment of presbyopia.

Michael Rivers, MD, director of Ophthalmology at Modernizing Medicine, discusses Aetna's new policy requiring prior authorization for cataract surgery, its impact on ophthalmologists and patients, as well as potential solutions — and additional issues — that may arise in the future as a result. 

Elizabeth Yeu, MD, a cornea cataract and refractive surgeon at Virginia Eye Consultants shares results from the Saturn 1 pivotal phase 2b3 trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of a new investigational therapeutic from Tarsus Pharmaceuticals called TP03 (lotilaner ophthalmic solution 0.25%), for the treatment of patients diagnosed with Demodex blepharitis.

Uday Devgan, MD, FACS, of Devgan Eye Surgery in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, CA, answers a few key questions his patients have asked when considering cataract surgery.

Thomas Brunner, president & CEO, Glaucoma Research Foundation, San Francisco, CA, shares his thoughts on how living through a pandemic has influenced and altered his perspective on life — both personally and professionally — for the better. 

Oluwatosin U. Smith, MD, Glaucoma Associates of Texas, offers an update on optimization and surgical modifications of newer glaucoma surgeries in preop and postop settings.

Ophthalmology Times®' Sheryl Stevenson speaks with Marc Mathias, MD, a retinal specialist from Children’s Hospital Colorado, who offers insight on managing cases of inherited retinal dystrophies in pediatric patients, as well as an update on the rapidly changing treatment landscape, thanks to ongoing clinical trials in novel IRD and genetic therapies.

Peter J. Polack, MD, FACS, and Zora Harrison, COO at Ocala Eye in North Central Florida, share the protocols and technology their practice implemented throughout the pandemic that has enabled them to safely and efficiently treat their patients.

Mary Elizabeth Hartnett, MD, FACS, FARVO, a distinguished professor in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Utah, as well as director of Pediatric Retina at the John A. Moran Eye Center, and Mark Breazzano, MD, a vitreous and retinal surgeon at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University, analyze two areas of AMD relevant to today's field: Dr. Hartnett highlights current researc...

Sahar Bedrood, MD, PhD, a glaucoma/cataract specialist at Acuity Eye Group (Pasadena, CA), and a clinical assistant professor at USC Roski Eye Institute, shares her clinical perspective on the multi-faceted, dynamic evolution of interventional glaucoma. 

John H. Merey, MD, possibly one of the last Holocaust survivors still in the practice of ophthalmology, shares his experience. 

Thomas Samuelson, MD, speaks on the outcomes of a three-year trial analyzing the iStent inject trabecular micro-bypass + phaco versus phaco alone in patients with POAG.

Ehsan Rahimy, MD, speaks on the highlights of a study he presented at this year's virtual AAO 2020 meeting that aimed to integrate an artificial intelligence screening system for managing diabetic retinopathy referrals in a primary care setting — with limited specialty support.

Anne L. Coleman, MD, PhD, president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), offers a preview of what attendees can look forward to from the academy's 2020 virtual annual meeting — kicking off Nov. 13-15 —including: in-depth information and innovations, free entry to the 17th annual Orbital Gala, open access to all 8 subspecialty days, new innovations, a first-ever talent show, extended acc...

John J. Grande, CFP, and John S. Grande, CFP, of Grande Financial Services, discuss how having a solid financial plan in place can ease anxiety amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and ahead of a potential second wave, advice to ophthalmologists contemplating retirement, as well as the financial repercussions the economy may face heading into 2021.

Ranya Habash, MD, medical director, Technology Innovation, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, speaks with Ophthalmology Times®' Sheryl Stevenson on the capabilities of telemedicine available to ophthalmologists, the impact of the pandemic in regards to FDA regulations and how it’s helped to pave the way forward / expand telemedicine, as well as why the future of telemedicine require...

S.K. Steven Houston III, MD, speaks with Ophthalmology Times®' Sheryl Stevenson on how his practice has put to use recent retina innovations and adapted to accommodate the ever-changing operating room spacing and set-up in the current COVID-19 environment.

Dilraj Grewal, MD, associate professor of ophthalmology at Duke Eye Center/ director of grading at the Duke Reading Center, speaks with Ophthalmology Times® ' David Hutton on his presentation "Evaluating the True 3-Year Recurrence Rate in Non-infectious Posterior Segment Uveitis Following an Injectable Fluocinolone Acetonide Insert (FAi)," during the virtual 2020 American Society of Retina Special...

Victor Gonzalez, MD, speaks with Ophthalmology Times® David Hutton on the highlights of his presentation regarding "Two-year outcomes from the PALADIN Phase 4 study: Anatomic/functional changes and reduced treatment frequency associated with 0.19 mg of fluocinolone acetonide implant (FAc) with persistent or recurrent diabetic macular edema," during the 2020 Association for Research in Vision and O...

Dee Stephenson, MD, ABO, speaks with Ophthalmology Times'® David Hutton on the highlights of her presentation " Early Clinical Assessment of Aberration Neutral One-Piece Monofocal Toric IOL with Enhanced Optic Recovery and Alignment ORA " during the 2020 ASCRS virtual meeting.